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A truck driver has died after a truck and trailer unit rolled on the Napier-to-Taupo Highway.
Inspector Kerry Watson said the accident happened about 5km north of the Tarawera Hotel just after 1.30pm yesterday.
He said the road had to be partially closed to allow a heavy lifting crane to recover the driver and truck.
Mr Watson said the Serious Crash Unit was investigating.
- NZHERALD STAFF
